Glamping Destinations Near Yellowstone National Park
Located in Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park is America’s oldest national park. Yellowstone is known for its geysers and its vast landscape that stretches to parts of Montana and Idaho. Hikers can also spot various wild animals like elks, wolves, and even bears.
Yellowstone National Park is popular among hikers and campers. But did you also know that you can have one of the best glamping holidays close to Yellowstone?
Let us explain what glamping is: In simple terms, it’s “glamorous camping.” Unlike traditional camping where it’s more rugged and do-it-yourself, you get to experience luxurious accommodation and service.
Instead of pitching your own tent, you get to book fully furnished ones. Instead of cooking your own meals, some destinations offer meals or have restaurants.
Probably the only similarity they have is that you get to bask in nature and see some wildlife during hikes. It’s also a great way to spend quality time with friends and family.
Glamping spots are meant to serve either as travelers’ homebase or quick stopovers after driving without the hassle of pitching a tent. Whatever your purpose will be, you should choose the best location to make your trip memorable.
We’ve listed the 10 best glamping holidays around Yellowstone, ready for your next out-of-town adventure!
Under Canvas, Yellowstone
Have you ever wondered what tent life would feel if you had hotel amenities? The staff at Under Canvas will let you experience that and more.
Under Canvas is just a 10-minute drive from Yellowstone National Park’s west entrance. The glamping site is made up of luxury tents (for groups of two to seven people), each with a magnificent view of Montana’s landscape and mountains.
Glamping Accommodation
Each deluxe glamping tent has a king size bed with soft, luxurious linens, a lounge area, a wood burning stove, and bathrooms (private or communal) with actual plumbing and a water heater.
Guests can also avail of extra bedding if they’re bringing kids along. And just like a hotel, there’s daily housekeeping as well.
Dining Options
For refreshments, there is a restaurant within the Under Canvas glamping site where you can have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You’re also free to use your tent’s fire pit to make s’mores.
Activities
As much as it is tempting to stay in your tent all day, you also have to experience the great outdoors. Under Canvas has guest experience coordinators who will assist you with various camping activities like:
- mountain hiking,
- fishing, and
- horseback riding.
Collective, Yellowstone
Collective Retreats are dedicated to giving guests a chance to experience and explore scenic locations across America without “sacrificing any comfort and luxuries.”
At their Yellowstone location, you get the chance to explore Yellowstone National Park, as well as the nearby mountains and rivers.
image credit: Collective, Yellowstone
Glamping Accommodation
Of course, a glamping experience wouldn’t be complete without the five-star treatment. Collective Yellowstone has a Summit Tent, which is a private accommodation that includes:- a king size bed,
- private bathroom,
- a fire pit,
- personal bathroom, and
- daily complimentary breakfast.
Dining Options
At all Collective Retreats, world-class chefs interpret the best of local ingredients and culture into an innovative, delicious dining experience for their guests. Creating a dining experience you can’t find anywhere else.
Every retreat offers gourmet dining paired with unparalleled views of nature.
Activities
Collective Yellowstone is right in the middle of the Madison and Gallatin Rivers, which are world-famous fly-fishing sites. Guests, young and old, are encouraged to try this sport out. Imagine grilling the fish over a campfire.
You can also explore Yellowstone National Park and Ulery’s Lake. Collective is an hour away from the former, but it is worth it, you can hike and/or have a picnic. Meanwhile, Ulery’s Lake is a great spot to swim, paddle canoes, and go kayaking.
You’ll also get access to the exclusive Moonlight Basin Club where you can relax in the Moonlight Basin Pool or work up a sweat in the biking trail network.
Aside from the outdoor activities, we’re positive that you’ll love the in-tent massages too. Who doesn’t want a relaxing session after a long day of exploring, right?
Grey Cliffs Ranch
Live your log cabin dreams and plan your glamping trip at Grey Cliffs Ranch in Madison Valley, Montana. This private ranch is located in the heart of southwest Montana, just north of Yellowstone, and you can book the whole place depending on how many you are in a group.
The lodge itself has a spacious family room that has an entertainment system, fireplace, workstation, and game table. And let’s not forget the unlimited Wi-Fi!
image credit: Grey Cliffs Ranch
Glamping Accommodation
As for the rooms, there are seven options available: Master Suite, three King Rooms, one Queen Room, 2-Room Suite, and lastly, the Bunkhouse Apartment. Each room is decorated with unique items collected from around the globe.
Dining Options
There’s also a deck on the main floor where you can dine (meals are included in all of Grey Cliffs’ rates) while overlooking Montana’s mountains.
Activities
During the day, you can check out the in-ranch activities like hiking, mountain biking, sport clay shooting, pottery, and bird watching. You can also take a fly-fishing trip to Montana’s many rivers.
If you want to leave the ranch, you can take an hour and a half drive to Yellowstone National Park’s west entrance to check out its many geological wonders like the Old Faithful Geyser.
If you want an adrenaline rush, you can go ziplining and whitewater rafting at the Madison and Gallatin rivers.
Dreamcatcher Tipi Hotel
Luxury teepees? Yes, they exist. You may know teepees as triangular tents made with wooden poles and animal skins which were traditionally used by Native Americans. Modern teepees are made with a canvas covering, which makes them more durable, and relatively more spacious.
Dreamcatcher Tipi Hotel is located just five miles from Yellowstone National Park’s north entrance and 100 yards from Yellowstone River.
image credit: Dreamcatcher Tipi Hotel
Glamping Accommodation
Each teepee is fully furnished with king size or double beds with memory foam, an electric fireplace, and beautiful accents to complete the outdoorsy vibe.
There is also a private bathhouse where you can enjoy hot rain showers and you can use your complimentary organic bath products to help you fully relax.
Dining Options
Looking for some dining options located close to the Dreamcatcher Hotel? Grab some meals at popular spots like:
- The Raven Grill,
- Two Bit Saloon,
- The Blue Goose,
- The Iron Horse Bar & Grill, and
- The Yellowstone Pizza Company.
Activities
Since the hotel is near Yellowstone National Park, you can hike and check out the famous tourist spots. Dreamcatcher does suggest animal watching at the park where you might spot elks, wolves, and bears at a safe distance.
You can also visit some nearby historic sites like the Roosevelt Arch in Gardiner, Montana, which is also the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park.
Camp Chicory
Camp Chicory is a six-acre spot in Paradise Valley, Montana. It’s in the middle of the Absaroka Mountains (east of the campground) and the Gallatin Mountains (west of the campground), which gives guests a lot of options to explore the great outdoors.
image credit: Camp Chicory
Glamping Accommodation
Guests can book their stay in the Tent Camp or the Gnome Home. The former lets you set up your own tent. Meanwhile, Gnome Home is a cozy mini cabin with bunk beds. Both sites can accommodate four people per site.
Dining Options
Extras like a firewood bundle, half a dozen eggs, and a breakfast with a view can be purchased upon booking.
Activities
There’s also a small farm in Camp Chicory where guests can check out the cattle and poultry. If you’re bringing dogs along to your glamping trip, just remember to keep them leashed so they don’t chase the smaller animals.
Aside from hiking in the Absaroka Mountains and Gallatin Mountains, guests can also:
- go boating and fishing at Yellowstone River (one mile from site);
- go windsurfing at Dailey Lake (15 miles); or
- drive down to Yellowstone National Park (40 miles south) for wildlife watching.
If you’re camping during a colder season, it’s the perfect time to check out some of the local hot springs:
- Chico Hot Springs (seven miles),
- Yellowstone Hot Springs (30 miles), or
- Boiling River Hot Springs (42 miles).
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Sun and Moon Yurt
If you’re looking for a comfortable homebase during your trip, you can glamp in this private yurt located in the small town of Clark, Wyoming.
Firstly, what is a yurt? It’s basically a circular tent made of flexible poles and covered with fabric. It’s commonly seen in Mongolia and other parts of Central Asia. Now, they are being modernized for glamping purposes.
image credit: Sun and Moon B&B
Glamping Accommodation
The Sun and Moon Yurt is furnished with a queen size bed, a couch, a furnace and stove, as well as access to unlimited Wi-Fi. There’s also a private bathroom located in the main house.
Dining Options
Homemade blueberry muffins and coffee (or tea) are served by the hosts every morning, so you can enjoy a meal while overlooking the Beartooth Front Range.
Activities
From here, you can drive down to Yellowstone National Park, which is about two hours away, to see some wildlife and find a great spot to watch the Old Faithful geyser. You can also go on a three-hour drive to Grand Teton National Park for a hike or a raft ride along the Snake River.
Probably one of the best parts about Sun and Moon is that there are friendly llamas roaming the area. You’re free to approach and pet them if you want. Their owners won’t mind!
End your long day of activities by looking up at the star-filled sky. You won’t experience anything like this in the city.
Wheels Of Wonderment
The Wheels of Wonderment campground is a great middle ground if you want to explore Yellowstone National Park, the Beartooth Mountain Range, the Big Horns, and the Grand Tetons.
image credit: Wheels of Wonderment
Glamping Accommodation
You can choose to book a tent site or a cabin for your glamping trip. The cabins are furnished with soft beds, log furniture, and an air-conditioner.
Glamping teepees with queen size beds are also available for bookings.
Dining Options
There’s a communal lounge area where guests can hang out and share meals. You can even do s’mores nights around a fire.
Activities
For animal lovers, the hosts of Wheel of Wonderment own goats and llamas. You’re free to hang out with them and get all the animal therapy you need.
During the day, you can go hiking at Yellowstone National Park or Beartooth Mountain Range (since the site is near the gateway to Beartooth Pass). If you go to the latter, you might spot some grizzly bears, lynxes, and wolverines. You can also spend the day hiking up to Beartooth’s many peaks, which include Granite Peak, Montana’s highest point.
There are also recreational sites where you can play basketball and Frisbee golf with your friends and/or family.
If you brought your bike or motorcycle with you, you’re free to ride them along a nearby stream that runs through the campsite. We recommend doing this early in the morning to get some fresh air while taking in the view of the mountains.
After a long day, make sure to get something to eat, or visit the sauna to rest your weary body.
Teton Valley Resort
This resort is located in Victor, Idaho, which has convenient access to famous landscapes including Yellowstone National Park.
image credit: Teton Valley Resort
Glamping Accommodation
You can check out one of these accommodations: tent sites, RV sites, luxury tents and teepees, and log cabins. We suggest you book the last two options for the complete glamping experience.
The tents and teepees have double and single beds, depending on how many you are in a group. Meanwhile, the cabins come in various sizes and styles (e.g. studio, mini, and loft). You can definitely find the right glamping spot that matches your budget.
Activities
If you just want to chill inside the resort, you can lounge at the clubhouse or swim in the heated pool. There’s also a spa where you can get an aromatherapy massage and hot stone massage.
If you’re keen to explore, you can join the Yellowstone full-day tour to visit Old Faithful, Yellowstone Lake, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and the Old Faithful Inn. Another fun activity is the Grand Targhee hike, where you ride a van from Teton Valley Resort to Grand Targhee Resort and ride the Dreamcatcher chairlift up Fred’s Mountain. You’ll get a gorgeous view of the Teton Range from the summit.
You can also avail of Teton Valley Resort’s water activity packages like going whitewater rafting at Snake River and paddleboarding at Teton River.
Shell Campground
Looking for a stopover during your road trip to Yellowstone National Park? Shell Campground in Wyoming, which is about three hours away, is the perfect place for you.
image credit: Shell Campground
Glamping Accommodation
Located just a few miles from Bighorn National Forest and Shell Canyon, this glamping site has a tent that can house up to five people. Electricity and Wi-Fi are provided, plus a fire pit right in front for cooking and campfire gatherings. There’s also a nearby shower house with separate men’s and women’s bathrooms.
Dining Options
If you need to stock up on necessities during your stay and your drive down to Yellowstone, visit the main lodge for snacks, drinks, and other groceries.
Activities
If you have an extra day, you can check out some of Shell’s tourist spots. There’s the Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite, which is said to showcase actual dinosaur tracks. If you want something more serene, visit Shell Falls at Bighorn National Park, which is known for its rock formations. (You can also get more educational materials about the falls at the on-site interpretive center)
For the sporty types, go up the Antelope Butte, the perfect spot to go mountain biking during the summer and skiing in the winter.
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Conestoga Ranch
Tucked near Bear Lake is the Conestoga Ranch, which is known for its unique glamping tents and wagons.
For Yellowstone trippers, Conestoga Ranch can either be your quick lunch stopover at the Campfire Grill or an overnight stop. It’s located on Highway 89, which is the scenic route headed to the national park.
image credit: Conestoga Ranch
Glamping Accommodation
The safari glamping tents, which can house two to six guests depending on what they booked, are furnished with comfortable beds and Western-style furniture.
Meanwhile, the sheepherder wagons, which have a king size bed and bunk beds, can house four to six people. They’re also fully mobile so guests can ask to move them for “a customized group experience.”
Dining Options
The Campfire Grill Restaurant located on the resort offers a dining experience in its open-air dining area. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to resort guests and visitors alike.
Conestoga resort also has fully equipped BBQ tents that are perfect for those DIY BBQs and meals. They offer tables, seating, charcoal grills, a dishwashing station, and electricity.
Meanwhile, if you need some extras, the General Store on at the main lodge has you covered. It is stocked with a range of beverages, sweets, snacks,and toiletries.
Activities
In the morning, you can join a one-hour Energizing Sunrise Yoga class. The yoga spot is overlooking Bear Lake and the mountains—a huge plus for your peaceful meditation.
Make the most of your trip by checking out the ranch’s leisure packages, which include exploring the caves surrounding Bear Lake (like Minnetonka and Paris Ice Caves), and hiking up the Bloomington Lake and/or Wind Caves trails.
You can also go boating and fishing on Bear Lake.
Choosing The Perfect Yellowstone Glamping Vacation
Now that you have an idea on where to go on your Yellowstone National Park glamping trip, we just want to remind you of a few things so you can fully enjoy your time away:
Before leaving home, make sure you have all your necessities with you. Apart from the essentials like clothes and toiletries, bring a water jug, bug spray, and a first aid kit with meds and bandages. It doesn’t hurt to be prepared during your trip.
Be sure to stay safe when you’re exploring the natural wonders around Yellowstone National Park. It might not be safe to venture out alone in unknown territory, so if you’re with a group, stick with them or practice a buddy system. If you’re traveling solo, feel free to make friends with someone whenever you can.
Don’t trash the place you’re staying at, especially if you’re staying in a forested area. You don’t want to be that person who destroys nature with your litter and other careless acts.
Be mindful of your surroundings, don’t pick flowers or snap random plants, and don’t provoke the wild animals. Most importantly, don’t smoke or leave active campfires outdoors to avoid destructive forest fires.
Be respectful to your hosts and the accommodation’s employees. They’re working hard to provide you with services that make your stay comfortable.
Likewise, always be courteous towards your fellow guests (if you didn’t book a private bed and breakfast). Remember that you might be seeing them often during your stay.
If you liked your stay and your Yellowstone glamping experience, be sure to leave a positive review and some constructive feedback so they can continue improving their services. This is especially helpful for lesser-known sites.
Lastly (and definitely the most important reminder), enjoy your trip!
Glamping is meant to be a relaxing escape from the stressful city life. This is also your chance to try out something new, so don’t just sit in your tent or cabin all day.
Get out there and have fun while you’re in nature. You won’t see these sights and you won’t get to have an adventure like this with your loved ones every day, so you should make the most of it.
Go plan your next trip at one of the Yellowstone National Park glamping spots we listed. You, as well as the companions you’ll bring along, deserve the recharge.
